A) generally what time do these leave the camps at? About 1 to 1.5 hours before the gates open, although Olifants used to do a shorter walk along the river, starting at about 9ish.

B) Are they recognised trails they use each day or is it dependent on known animal sightings? The guides choose on the day. They know the area and the paths but it's not a trail/path as we mere mortals would recognise.

C) How much do they cost? Bert's link has the tariff.

D) how many in a group?Maximum of 8 guests and always 2 guides. There may be a minimum number of participants, depends on the camp.

E) are they exciting as they sound? Yes, even if you aren't tracking animals, getting to know about the small insects, plants and spoor is great.

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I think this is one of the benefits of the later check out times, it gives you time to get back from the walk and get a shower.

However I have to agree with MM, you should leave the walk from LS. Another option for you is a morning river walk from Olifants. They leave later than the normal walks and may be an alternative.

I would plan on taking all day to drive from Lower Sabie to Satara, it's such a great journey. Satara to Olifants is not as far (we've done there and back in 2 hours before) but you get the luxury of being able to sit at a waterhole or interesting sighting for longer without feeling rushed.

Enjoy your trip.

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Is everything ok? I am an enthusiastic of KNP! I have been there at least 4 times since January/2012. I’m looking for some information about Bush Walk. Which is the best camp to do this activity? I can not go to Kruger North, because I don’t have enough time. I’m planning to spend only a weekend there and the I can go only up to Satara. I can use the Croc Bridge or Malelane Gate, because I live in Mozambique, so these gates are better to me.

Hi AllNeed some advice: I'll be staying outside kruger Gate this long weekend... was thinking of doing a guided walk from the gate:Can some tell me is it better to do a morning or afternoon walk- apparently the afternoon walk starts at 3 and is 2 hours longs. How hot is it at 3pm this time of the year.Also ,what is the cost of a game drive for Pk Gate ,i cant seem to find any costing here..

Thanks in advance

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But yes, that walk is a very good one. But on any walk do not hope for large animals. You might see them, but from the car you will see them better as you can get way closer.Walks are about plants, spiders, the little things. And drinking in the feeling of walking in Kruger.

And having said that, I will give the same advice as ever, do not prebook.You have no idea how you will feel at a certain date, aside from weather problems. If you feel up to it, just pop into reception and book it for the following day.If you are too tired (spotting does take a lot out of you!), or it is raining cats & dogs, or too hot, you simply let it slide. To the next camp, or the next holiday.

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Quite frankly, I cannot recommend the walks highly enough!!! I have done many, out of most of the camps (even a few when we were at Sand River camp a few years ago ) The animals are much more wary of you when you're on foot, but that said, we were 10 metres away from a lioness and her 3 cubs 3 or 4 years ago, and she was not a happy girl at all!! I will never forget the growl that makes your internal organs vibrate and turns your legs to jelly ... sjoe!